Amazon.com has announced that their bestselling Kindle 2 is now available for $259, down from $299. They have also added a new device to their Kindle family: the Kindle with global wireless.

With this new Kindle, you can get your books, newspapers, and magazines delivered wirelessly while at home or abroad in over 100 countries. Whether you're in Paris, Mumbai, or Sao Paolo, you can think of a book and be reading it in less than 60 seconds.

The $259 Kindle with US wireless is available now, and the $279 Kindle with international wireless can be pre-ordered now and is expected to begin shipping within two weeks. For more information or to place an order, please visit http://www.amazon.com/.